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French Officials Record About 1,000 Excess Deaths During Recent Heatwave
French health officials recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected amid a record heatwave that has lasted for days across much of western Europe. The figures come from official statements on the ongoing weather event.
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French health officials recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has affected much of western Europe for days, @AFP reported. The excess deaths occurred while high temperatures persisted across the region. Officials tied the increase directly to the heat conditions without providing further breakdowns in the initial report.
The heatwave has continued for multiple days, with the impact noted across western European countries.
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